The Carmi-White County varsity volleyball team from Carmi, IL, will play a neutral-site playoff match against Bloomington Central Catholic from Bloomington, IL, today at 6 p.m. This match is part of the 2024 Illinois High School Girls Volleyball Playoff Brackets for the IHSA Class 2A tournament.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: Illinois High School Volleyball
Who: Bloomington Central Catholic vs Carmi-White County
When: Today, November 11, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m. ET
Bracket: 2024 Illinois High School Girls Volleyball Playoff Brackets: IHSA – Class 2A
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Game preview: Bloomington Central Catholic vs Carmi-White County
As the high school volleyball season progresses, Bloomington Central Catholic and Carmi-White County stand out with impressive records. Both teams have demonstrated skill and determination, setting high standards within Illinois high school volleyball. Here’s a breakdown of their rankings, records, scoring averages, and key stats to compare the teams’ performance and showcase what makes each team formidable.
Rankings & Records
Bloomington Central Catholic (Class 3)
- Overall Record: 33-4
- Conference Record: 9-0
- Home Record: 12-0
- Away Record: 10-1
- Neutral Record: 11-3
- Win Percentage: 89.2%
- Conference Win Percentage: 100%
Carmi-White County (Class 9)
- Overall Record: 37-2
- Conference Record: 10-0
- Home Record: 11-0
- Away Record: 8-1
- Neutral Record: 18-1
- Win Percentage: 94.9%
- Conference Win Percentage: 100%
Both teams hold flawless conference records and high win percentages, with Carmi-White County holding a slight edge at 94.9% compared to Bloomington’s 89.2%. This demonstrates Carmi-White County’s consistent dominance, even beyond the conference.
Scoring Averages by Set
The scoring averages reveal insights into each team’s consistency:
- Bloomington Central Catholic: 24.8 (Set 1), 24.7 (Set 2), 15.8 (Set 3)
- Carmi-White County: 24.3 (Set 1), 24.5 (Set 2), 21.9 (Set 3)
Bloomington Central Catholic’s scores decrease significantly by the third set, indicating a potential vulnerability as games progress. In contrast, Carmi-White County maintains a high third-set average (21.9), suggesting resilience and stamina in extended matches.
Team Stat Comparison
Bloomington Central Catholic showcases strong individual and team statistics, which highlight their dynamic play:
- Kills: 1,016
- Total Blocks: 154
- Serving Aces: 222
- Digs: 1,238
- Assists: 886
- Receptions: 1,179
The availability of these stats showcases Bloomington’s comprehensive team strategy and depth across categories, as Carmi-White County’s team stats are not provided for direct comparison. Nevertheless, Bloomington’s impressive figures, especially in kills, digs, and receptions, illustrate a well-rounded team.
Team Leaders
Bloomington Central Catholic’s key players have set notable benchmarks:
- Kills: #7 Kampbell Niepagen with 360
- Total Blocks: #14 Rosie Krenz with 75
- Serving Aces: #9 Lauren O’Brien with 44
- Digs: #2 Makayla Wieduwilt with 294
- Assists: #9 Lauren O’Brien with 558
- Receptions: #7 Kampbell Niepagen with 399
Kampbell Niepagen leads in kills and receptions, positioning her as an offensive and defensive asset. Lauren O’Brien shines as a consistent server and playmaker with her assists.
Record Breakdown
Comparing the two teams across various categories:
| Category | Bloomington Central Catholic | Carmi-White County |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33-4 | 37-2 |
| League | 9-0 | 10-0 |
| Non-League | 10-0 | 6-0 |
| Home | 12-0 | 11-0 |
| Away | 10-1 | 8-1 |
| Neutral | 11-3 | 18-1 |
| Playoff | 4-0 | 4-0 |
| In-State | 33-4 | 36-2 |
| Out-of-State | 0-0 | 1-0 |
Both teams remain undefeated in their league and playoff games. However, Carmi-White County’s overall record, including their strength in neutral venues (18-1), gives them a slight edge in terms of versatility and adaptability. Bloomington’s record of 11-3 in neutral locations is also impressive but trails Carmi-White County’s by a few matches.
Summary
While Bloomington Central Catholic displays a strong offensive and defensive structure through well-rounded team stats and standout individual players, Carmi-White County’s superior win percentage, higher third-set scoring, and broader success in neutral locations point to their formidable consistency and resilience. Both teams are undoubtedly top contenders, with a potential match between them promising to be a high-stakes, thrilling showdown.
